NOBHUIRO ARAI

Nobuhiro
Arai

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  • company

    AKQA

  • position

    ECD

  • website

    akqa.com

about the jury

Nobuhiro Arai is a creator who crafts memorable and heartfelt brand experiences. 

With a career spanning Hakuhodo and TBWA\Hakuhodo, he is now the Executive Creative Director at AKQA Tokyo. From the very beginning of his career, Nobuhiro has leveraged his native perspective in Social, Digital, and Mobile to defy conventional advertising communication norms. He has created numerous brand experiences through his free and innovative approaches, contributing to the business growth of both domestic and international clients, won 200+ domestic and international awards, including a Cannes Lions Gold, Clio Grand Prix, Spikes Grand Prix and ADFEST Grand Prix and was named to Campaign’s 40 Under 40

Currently at AKQA, Nobuhiro extends his creativity beyond advertising communication as brand experiences to innovate businesses and foster creativity in Consumer Experience, creating long-term value.